Skiing
Seasons are very important in Norway. People do different sports in
each season.
Just because it is cold in winter doesn't mean Norwegian
people stay inside - they love the outdoors!
Look at all the things they
like to do...
Cross country skiingThis is Norway's national sport. This type of skiing started out as a means of transport, rather than a sport. You can ski through the forests and mountains on ski trails. The total length of ski trails in Norway is equal to three times the distance from Norway to Australia!
Downhill and slalomSlalom is a race that zigzags down a hill. The course is marked out with poles so skiers know where to ski.
TelemarkTelemark skis are designed so you can ski through deep snow without getting stuck.
Ski jumpThere are hundreds of ski jumps in Norway.
